3/27/2013 |
Profar ready to see regular duty at Triple-AWhen Rangers infielder Leury Garcia was told he was on the Opening Day roster, Jurickson Profar was among the first to congratulate him. He did so even though Profar was the one who was told he was being sent to Triple-A Round Rock.

3/27/2013 |
Left-hander Happ strong in final spring tuneupToronto defeated Tampa Bay, 6-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park, thanks in large part to Colby Rasmus' grand slam in the eighth off right-hander Kirby Yates.

3/27/2013 |
Angels looking for Lowe to help solidify bullpenIn an attempt to bolster their bullpen, the Angels signed right-hander Mark Lowe to a Minor League contract on Wednesday. Manager Mike Scioscia believes Lowe still has quality stuff in his arsenal.

3/27/2013 |
Hughes will open Yanks' season on disabled listYankees right-hander Phil Hughes will begin the season on the 15-day disabled list so he can continue pitching in extended spring training games, according to manager Joe Girardi.

3/27/2013 |
Phils back sharp Hamels in win over TigersJustin Verlander and Cole Hamels engaged in the kind of pitching duel, albeit a brief one, that one would expect from them in their separate games on Opening Day. The Phillies, however, emerged with a 4-1 win Wednesday at Joker Marchant Stadium.

3/27/2013 |
Making Braves' roster has special meaning for SchaferWhen the Braves host the Phillies in Monday's Opening Day matchup at Turner Field, Jordan Schafer will be on the bench with the satisfaction of knowing he has made his way back to the Major League level with his original organization.

3/27/2013 |
Ellsbury, Victorino get day off to rest upWith Opening Day getting close, the Red Sox gave outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Shane Victorino precautionary days of rest on Wednesday to heal bumps and bruises.

3/27/2013 |
Opening Day roster coming into focusThe paring of the roster continued for the Red Sox on Wednesday morning, with catcher Ryan Lavarnway getting optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket and pitchers Jose De La Torre and Anthony Carter being reassigned to Minor League camp.

3/27/2013 |
Top prospect Buxton makes spring debutTwins outfield prospect Byron Buxton, who was the No. 2 overall pick in last year's First-Year Player Draft, made his Grapefruit League on Wednesday against the Pirates.

3/27/2013 |
White Sox walk off with win in desert finaleAngel Sanchez hit a two-run homer in the eighth and the White Sox walked off with a 5-4 win in the ninth to close out their 2013 Cactus League slate on Wednesday. Reliever Jesse Crain was not sharp, allowing two runs in his only inning of work.

3/27/2013 |
Upbeat Castillo keeps Cubs pitchers calm, confidentNew Cubs starting catcher Welington Castillo is a pretty upbeat guy, as anyone who approaches home plate is likely to find out. Castillo tries to establish a rapport with the home-plate umpire and gain his confidence and trust. Though Castillo doesn't make much conversation with batters, he'll often extend a friendly greeting.

3/27/2013 |
Dirks plays outfield in Minor League gameThough Andy Dirks has played in only one Grapefruit League game over the past week, the Tigers don't appear overly concerned that the outfielder's right knee injury is serious.

3/27/2013 |
Harper rests thumb, expects to return soonBryce Harper got the day off Wednesday to rest his sore left thumb, but he hopes to play in the Nationals' exhibition game Friday in Washington, if not sooner.

3/27/2013 |
Bats back Garcia's splendid spring finishFacing a Nationals club that did not feature a player on Washington's 40-man roster, the Cardinals cruised to a 10-1 win on Wednesday in what was Jaime Garcia's final tuneup before he makes his season debut against the D-backs next week.